The Miami Dolphins veterans officially reported to training camp this week. While the team is going to look a lot different than last year, they still have some key pieces returning to the squad.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks and center Aaron Brewer recently signed hefty three-year extensions this summer. And despite all the trade rumors leading up to his extension, running back De’Von Achane signed a four-year, $64 million contract in May.
However, Achane’s health was a bit of a question mark heading into camp after it was announced in the spring that he would be having surgery on his left shoulder.
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Jeff Hafley Announces That De’Von Achane is Cleared to Participate at Miami Dolphins Training Camp
ESPN’s Miami Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques, reports that De’Von Achane is officially cleared for training camp after an offseason shoulder surgery.
“Dolphins RB De’Von Achane is ready to go after offseason shoulder surgery, per Jeff Hafley,” Louis-Jacques wrote on X. “He didn’t participate in team drills this spring as he rehabbed, but he’s good to go now that training camp’s here.”
He didn’t participate in team drills this spring as he rehabbed, but he’s good to go now that training camp’s here
In Achane’s breakout 2025 season, he only missed one game, Week 18 when the Dolphins had impossible odds of making the playoffs.
Per Sports Medicine Doctor Jesse Morse, Achane underwent a clean-up shoulder surgery in the offseason.
“De’Von Achane. Missed Week 18 with a shoulder injury,” Morse wrote on X. “No details were ever provided. He underwent left shoulder surgery in the offseason, reportedly a clean-up. He participated in OTAs in a non-contact basis but should be ready with no-restrictions come training camp.”
Missed Week 18 with a shoulder injury. No details were ever provided.
He underwent left shoulder surgery in the offseason, reportedly a clean-up. He participated in OTAs in a non-contact basis but should be ready with no-restrictions come training camp.
Last season, Achane rushed for 1,350 yards and eight touchdown, while also collected 488 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Achane had double the rushing yards than the rest of the Dolphins offensive core, and was second behind Jaylen Waddle in receiving.
In their Week 10 win against the Buffalo Bills, Achane had 225 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.
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Jeff Hafley Talks Contract Extensions for Aaron Brewer, Jordyn Brooks, and De’Von Achane
When the Dolphins hired general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, he stressed that Aaron Brewer, Jordyn Brooks, and De’Von Achane were the foundation of this franchise.
Seven months later, all three have received contract extensions.
Head coach Jeff Hafley credits Sullivan for their extensions saying that it relays a positive message about the team.
“I think it sends a really positive message,” Hafley said. “I think Sully did a really nice job, the timing of it, the communication of it.”
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Hafley lays out what it takes for Dolphins rookies to earn an extension similar to Brewer’s, Brook’s, and Achane’s:
“One, production, if you’re here, if you do a really good job on the field. Two, you do things the right way, you’re a good teammate, you’re a good person, you make good decisions on and off the field you will be rewarded.”
“You do things the right way, you’re a good teammate, you’re a good person and you make good decisions on and off the field – you’ll be rewarded, and I think that’s a very clear, very good
The 2026 Miami Dolphins have a tough season ahead, they the second hardest strength-of-schedule in a division with AFC Champions, the New England Patriots. They will also be taking on the entire NFC North this year, which is one of the league’s most competitive divisions.
Jeff Hafley Announces Positive De’Von Achane Injury News at Training Camp